From Microsoft to Match, tech layoffs surge in May 2025: How much is AI to blame?

From Microsoft to Match, tech layoffs surge in May 2025: How much is AI to blame?

Less than six months into 2025, the tech industry is grappling with repeated rounds of job cuts. Over 50,000 techies have been laid off this year so far, according to Layoffs.fyi. A staggering 24,545 tech employees were victims of reductions across 26 companies in April alone, as per the independent layoffs tracker. In comparison, 2024 […]

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Microsoft to lay off around 3% of workforce in organisation-wide cuts

Microsoft to lay off around 3% of workforce in organisation-wide cuts

Microsoft said on Tuesday it was laying off less than 3% of its workforce, or around 6,000 employees, as the technology giant looks to rein in costs while funneling billions of dollars into its ambitious bet on artificial intelligence. The cuts will be across all levels and geographies and are likely the largest since Microsoft […]

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Google cuts about 200 staff in global business unit: Report

Google cuts about 200 staff in global business unit: Report

Google on Tuesday cut about 200 jobs across its global business unit, which is responsible for sales and partnerships, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing a person with knowledge of the situation. Big Tech players have been redirecting spending towards data centers and AI development, while scaling back investments in other areas. The company told […]

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Tech layoffs leap to over 23K in April amid Intel, Meta, and Google’s restructuring bids

Tech layoffs leap to over 23K in April amid Intel, Meta, and Google’s restructuring bids

The tech industry continues to be marred by the wave of layoffs. April has seen the most number of layoffs this year, with 19 companies laying off 23,468 employees from various roles across functions. The number of professionals impacted by the round of layoffs in April is a steep rise in comparison to March, where […]

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